The angular textured concrete form of the £35 million Hepworth Gallery, hunkered on the bank of the River Calder in Wakefield. The gallery provides a legacy for famed artist Barbara Hepworth, who was born in the town, as well as a range of temporary exhibitions. I have been here exactly twice, this was from the… Continue reading Hepworth
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Daniel Ricciardo
Circuit Spa Francorchamps, August 2017. Friday free practice and 20 mins before the end of the session the infamous Spa rain arrived. Seriously, it was as if someone just unzipped the clouds and unleashed a week of rainfall in about 10 minutes flat. Only two drivers dared to brave the conditions and each only did… Continue reading Daniel Ricciardo
The Power of Suggestion
There’s an entire industry based around the idea that we can change and improve our lives through the power of suggestion. Self-styled gurus peddle books, write advertorials and appear on TV telling us how self-hypnosis and the power of positive thought can help us to improve all aspects of our existence. Of course actual evidence… Continue reading The Power of Suggestion
Sanctuary
Valencia, July 2015. Much of Spain was gripped by a heatwave so fierce that even the sun kissed Mediterranean locals were openly wilting. This oppressive heat quickly put paid to ideas of itineraries and constantly stomping around the city in a bid to see and do everything. Indoor attractions and places that presented opportunity to… Continue reading Sanctuary
Retrosounds
A successful little summer project to provide some much needed tunes in my old VW Beetle – some free 1980’s hifi speakers, a cheap Chinese bluetooth ‘chip amp’ and a 14.8v lithium battery designed for RC cars. This is all built into a custom frame that slips snugly inside the vintage 1950’s suitcase, so it’s… Continue reading Retrosounds
Shelter
Given that nobody in the UK lives more than 75 miles from the sea, I’m fairly sure it gives the British some innate, hard coded affinity with open water. When things aren’t going too well, which happens with alarming regularity, my first instinct is often to get to the coast. There’s something about the random… Continue reading Shelter
Bend, don’t break
As my thirties progress I’ve developed a mental resilience that goes far beyond any previously held traits of rebellion or stubborness. I choose my battles a lot more carefully and distribute my energies in a more appropriate fashion than in earlier years. These days I am patient and flexible enough to bend yet resilient and… Continue reading Bend, don’t break
British Museum
This is the Great Court at the British Museum, a former private library converted to the largest covered public square in Europe at a cost of around £100 million. The striking geometric glass roof proved a real swine to stitch together when assembling this 12-frame panorama on my poor old PC, which of course cost… Continue reading British Museum
Looong Lunch
My first 2016 outing with the camera and I was set a challenge by a reptile keeper to illustrate their chameleon in action using single shot mode (not burst/continuous/spray n’ pray) and without flash. This was the second attempt and, it’s fair to say, challenge completed.
Deep Ellum
If you’re going to take a selfie, at least do it properly. Travel 4,653 miles, find the biggest boldest piece of street art you can, make it the star (not your own vapid duck face) and use a proper camera. Happy to help.